Mar 27
Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
When the waves are good, surf. When there’s powder on the mountains, ski.
Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard didn’t
13 min read
👋 Hi, I’m Cory Ames.
I’m a writer, naturalist, and the founder of Ensemble Texas.
My work explores the art of living and working sustainably, diving into the connections between nature, business, and philosophy.
Through essays, interviews, and videos, I aim to understand how the world works and how it can work better.
I write a weekly newsletter and host conversations on sustainable living, Texas, and how to leave the world a better place than we found it.
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Feb 26
Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression—And The Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari
Author: Johann HariÂ
Category:Â Health & Wellness, CommunityÂ
Rating: 7/10Â
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Summary:
Depression and
12 min read
Feb 26
Atomic Habits: A System for Getting 1% Better Every Day by James Clear
Author:Â James Clear
Category:Â Productivity, Self-ImprovementÂ
Rating:Â 6/10
Check it out on Amazon.com
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11 min read
Feb 26
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Author:Â Cal Newport
Category:Â Mindfulness, Productivity
Rating: 7/10
Check it out on Amazon.comÂ
Related Books & Resources:
* The
7 min read
Sep 14
So Good They Can't Ignore You Summary, Quotes & Takeaways
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11 min read
Sep 05
A Photo (or Photographer) Can Serve Many Purposes: Sitting Down with Angela Michelle
I scheduled time to meet with Angela Michelle on a weekday afternoon. I recently began a project to learn photography
5 min read
Aug 29
Anything You Want By Derek Sivers: Summary & 5 Key Takeaways
Derek Sivers is my favorite kind of entrepreneur. And, I think you won’t be able to help but like
10 min read
Aug 29
The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin (Summary, Review & Quotes)
Looking for insight on The Art of Learning?Â
You’ve come to the right place. 🙂
I had to read The
6 min read
Aug 08
Is College Worth It? The Value of Higher Education
Making the decision to not pursue a college education purely on cost is short-sighted. While I’ll discuss the variable
13 min read
Oct 12
How to Learn Photography: Finally Put Your Camera to Use
I thought photography an interesting skill to learn. I wanted to take on a project that pushed me to be
21 min read
Oct 10
Kurt Vonnegut's Player Piano Review
You will question what you think you know about what’s best for the American people after reading this book…
2 min read
Jun 01
A Personal Philosophy of Life: How to Write One (& Why You Should)
How would it feel to confidently explain why you are doing what you are doing with your life?
Can you
10 min read